Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician

AVIATION ADVISOR INC; Kenosha, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Aviation Advisor, Inc. in Kenosha, WI is seeking a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician to coordinate maintenance activities and lead a team across departments. You will perform inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on airframe and engine systems in compliance with Federal Regulations.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment. A signing bonus is available for highly qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in supervising aircraft maintenance teams.
• Extensive hands-on aircraft maintenance experience across airframes and engines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform routine aircraft maintenance, including inspections, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair of airframe and engine systems in accordance with Federal Regulations.
• Assist the Director of Maintenance with oversight of maintenance schedules, inspections, and compliance tracking.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to maintenance personnel to ensure high-quality, efficient work practices.
• Communicate with vendors, suppliers, pilots, operations staff and management teams regarding maintenance planning and aircraft status.
• Must demonstrate efficient use and application of tools, gauges, instruments, etc. necessary for accomplishment of duties as assigned.
• Interpretation of technical manuals, instructions, schematics and drawings, AD’s, service bulletins and implementation of established maintenance procedures.
• Ensure personal compliance with Aviation Advisor, Inc. safety standards.
• Exercise independent judgment, decision-making abilities and the desire to become a key member of the organization.

Skills

Leadership experience

Aircraft maintenance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Our Kenosha, WI corporate office is searching for a highly motivatedLead Aircraft MaintenanceTechnician to join our team! The ideal candidate must be extremely organized, self-reliant,proactive, and detail oriented. For the selected candidate we will provide the opportunity forgrowth, a generous benefit package, and a professional environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

This position reports directly to the Director of Maintenance and plays a critical leadership role in coordinating aircraft maintenance activities while working closely with multiple departments across the organization.

Lead and perform routine aircraft maintenance, including inspections, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair of airframe and engine systems in accordance with Federal Regulations.

Assist the Director of Maintenance with oversight of maintenance schedules, inspections, and compliance tracking.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to maintenance personnel to ensure high-quality, efficient work practices.

Communicate, as required, with vendors, suppliers, pilots, operations staff andmanagement teams regarding maintenance planning and aircraft status.

Must demonstrate efficient use and application of tools, gauges, instruments, etc. necessary for accomplishment of duties as assigned.

Interpretation of technical manuals, instructions, schematics and drawings,AD’s, service bulletins and implementation of established maintenanceprocedures.

Ensure personal compliance with Aviation Advisor, Inc. safety standards.

Exercise independent judgment, decision-making abilities and the desire to become a key member of the organization.

Requirements:

• – Technical experience: General Aviation: 3+ years, Jet Aircraft: 1+ years (Preferred)
• – Prior leadership or supervisory experience in aircraft maintenance (Preferred)
• – Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• – Strong written and verbal communication skills
• – A passion to learn, increase skills, and take on new projects and responsibilities
• – Ability to prioritize and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced setting

Signing bonus available for highly qualified candidates.

Aviation Advisor, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Aviation Advisor, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.